{"id":2334,"date":"2023-04-27T10:21:40","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T08:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canoe-ardeche.com\/maxi-des-minis-12-km\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T15:02:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T13:02:51","slug":"maxi-des-minis-12-km","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.canoe-ardeche.com\/en\/the-descents-by-canoe-kayak\/maxi-des-minis-12-km\/","title":{"rendered":"Maxi des Minis – 12 km"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maxi des Minis 12 km1\/2 journ\u00e9e \/ 1 journ\u00e9e<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div>

A low-effort discovery trail for new experiences.
\nLate May to mid-September: Non-stop departures<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mazes<\/div>\n
Ch\u00e2mes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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12 km<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t
1\/2 journ\u00e9e \/ 1 journ\u00e9e<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t
Sur votre parcours<\/span>\n\t\t\t
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  • Toboggans \u00e0 cano\u00eb<\/li>\n
  • Le rapide Charlemagne<\/li>\n
  • Site class\u00e9 du Pont d'Arc<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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    The Maxi des Minis 12 km canoe\/kayak descent on the Ard\u00e8che, ideal for a full day combining relaxation and thrills. The first part, peaceful and fun with 3 slides, gives way to a more sporty second half with several rapids, including the famous Charlemagne, and the passage under the majestic Pont d’Arc. Take your time, picnic, swim: an adventure accessible to all, even beginners.<\/p>\n

    <\/i> Duration of the descent<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • 2h30 \/ 3h00 of paddling depending on the waterlevel and your experience. You choose your return time before starting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      <\/i> Course<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • From Les Mazes to Ch\u00e2mes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        <\/i> Highlights of the descent<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Passage of the famous canoe slides, the rapid of Le Charlemagne and the Pont d’Arc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          <\/i> Departure point and times<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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          \n\n\n\n\n\n
          <\/i> Departure times
          \nof the bus<\/strong><\/td>\n          		Base N\u00b0 1<\/strong>
          \nVallon Pont d\u2019Arc<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          9am<\/td>\n10am<\/td>\n11am<\/td>\n1.30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          From 04\/04 to 12\/05
          \nFrom 14\/09 to 27\/09<\/td>\n          		<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          A bus will take you to the starting point.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          <\/i> Departure times
          \nNON STOP<\/strong><\/td>\n          		Base N\u00b0 2<\/strong>
          \nLes Mazes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          8am – 1.30pm<\/td>\n9am – 1.30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          From 13\/05 to 30\/06
          \nFrom 01\/09 to 13\/09<\/td>\n          		<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          From 01\/07 to 31\/08<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

          <\/i> The return<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

          \n\n\n\n\n
          <\/i> Return times<\/strong><\/td>\n11.30am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          From 04\/04 to 27\/09<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

          <\/i> Please note<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Return times are approximate and depend on the arrival of our customers, traffic conditions and any unforeseen situations. On busy days, extra waiting time should be expected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • Departure Base N\u00b0 1<\/strong> : Meet 30 minutes before to get ready.<\/li>\n
            • Departure Base N\u00b0 2<\/strong> : NON-STOP departures. Last departure at 1.30pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

              The rates<\/h2><\/div>\n
              \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Maxi des Minis<\/span>1\/2 day \/ 1 day \u2013 12 km<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              <\/td>\nInternet<\/td>\nOff season<\/td>\nHigh season<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              1 to 9 adults<\/td>\n35 \u20ac<\/td>\n37 \u20ac<\/td>\n38 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              10 to 19 adults<\/td>\n32 \u20ac<\/td>\n34 \u20ac<\/td>\n36 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              + 20 adults<\/td>\n29 \u20ac<\/td>\n32 \u20ac<\/td>\n34 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Children from 7 to 12 years old
              \n2nd<\/sup> place<\/td>\n              		22 \u20ac<\/td>\n22 \u20ac<\/td>\n22 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Children from 7 to 12 years old
              \n3rd<\/sup> place<\/td>\n              		22 \u20ac<\/td>\n22 \u20ac<\/td>\n22 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>

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